There will be a bunch of interesting activities to celebrate the National Day at Dam Sen Park - PHOTO: ANH NGUYEN

HCMC - On the occasion of the 73rd National Day, Dam Sen Park in HCMC introduces the “Vietnam’s Impression” program from September 1 to 3, offering visitors a series of new, unique and exciting activities.

Fireworks display

A fireworks show near the Cuu Khuc Bridge will light up the sky at 9 p.m. on the National Day, September 2.

Red Autumn program

An entertaining program with the theme Red Autumn will take place at Au Lac Square during three days of the festival, featuring an 8-meter-high Vietnam map made from 500 non la (traditional conical hat), 3D autumn themed background, “Autumn streets” with thousands of fallen leaves where visitors can take photos with body art performers and immediately post their photos on social media thanks to the park’s free wifi.

Vibrant Autumn carnival

A Vibrant Autumn carnival will bring excitement to every corner of the park with acoustic, acrobatic and magic shows. The activities will be held at three fixed locations and around the park.

Kite flying clubs from HCMC and nearby provinces will take part in a kite flying show on September 1 and 2. Particularly, there will be two giant kites that carry 73 Vietnam flags to celebrate the National Day.

3D mapping – laser lighting – water music – EDM performances

This multi-arts event, also themed “Vietnam’s Impression”, is the highlight of the entire festival. The program will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 1 and 2 at La Ma Square.

The program is directed by Vuong Khang, using advanced 3D mapping and laser lighting technologies. The EDM and water music shows will feature famous singers that promise to turn the nights into an audio-visual feast.

Front gate tickets are VND120,000 per adult and VND60,000 per child.

Ordinary package tickets are VND240,000 per adult and VND160,000 per child. These tickets include access to new games that use European technology like Power Surge, 9D Virtual Reality, Rune Raider, Turbo Racing and Amazing Palace.

The silver full package that enables guests to take part in many more games like Dinosaur Park, Aquarium and electric cars costs VND360,000 per adult and VND200,000 per child. The guests are also allowed to use the priority lanes in case of overcrowding.